Sometimes one just writes willy nilly and doesn't think of how blogs are perceived or if they are more random writings or a part of a cohesive story. Most of my stuff ends up being more on the random writings side, but so many of you reached out to say, "well, how did 'E' do?" … Continue reading Homegrown Agile: ‘E’-Learning Follow Up
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Systems Thinking and Pareto for COVID-19
This will maybe, hopefully, sort of be short. These thoughts are too long for a post, but fit this format ok. I've noticed a couple things about the response to the virus: Most folks are focused on a single component or segment of the virus' impact and,Most people are focused only on solutions that are … Continue reading Systems Thinking and Pareto for COVID-19
It’s Time for a Fundamental Restructuring of… Education (Part 1)
I know it isn't the main topic in the blogosphere right now and that it isn't getting hours of airplay on the 24/7 news channels. Heck, I don't even think it is the topic around the [now virtual] watercolor at all. But it should be. As our education system takes it agrarian-era imposed break and … Continue reading It’s Time for a Fundamental Restructuring of… Education (Part 1)
Interview with an Agile Coach during COVID around Products
https://youtu.be/hUx6iVdcm-I Q: We talk a lot about product innovation, but why now during this crisis? A: There is an adage - you are either growing or dying. Organizations that are stagnant right now or going into “survival mode” may not make it. They may slightly come back but will be behind the innovation curve. Other … Continue reading Interview with an Agile Coach during COVID around Products
Interview with an Agile Coach during COVID around Leaders
https://youtu.be/CCjWTW7p9Rs Following up on the teams conversation, leadership is changing as well. From middle managers to others in organizations. Q: How do you think the role of manager and leader has changed? A: Definitely more of counselor and mentor coming to the surface rather than a task assigner.We have relegated middle management to a place … Continue reading Interview with an Agile Coach during COVID around Leaders
